The IC of Argentina qualify for the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals 2027

The South American qualifying event for the 2026 IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge took place on 13-16 July 2026 and brought together teams from the ICs of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay at the Carrasco Lawn Tennis Club in Montevideo. Hosted by the IC of Uruguay, the event combined high-quality junior tennis with the International Clubs' enduring values of friendship, sportsmanship and international fellowship.

Despite weather forcing a revised schedule, the competition was completed successfully over three days. The IC of Argentina produced consistently outstanding tennis throughout the tournament, defeating the IC of Uruguay (1) by 5–1 in a closely contested final to secure qualification for the IC Rod Laver Junior Challenge World Finals. The IC of Bolivia in particular made an impressive debut in the competition after the creation of the IC in 2025, finishing in third place ahead of the ICs of Chile, Brazil and Uruguay (2).

Off the court, the event reflected the IC spirit through a welcome reception, social activities and a community tennis clinic with children from the IC of Uruguay's "Growing up with Tennis" programme, where players shared their skills and experiences with young participants.

The Sportsmanship Awards, voted for by the team captains, recognised Maria E. Moretti (Brazil) and Andree Montellano (Bolivia) for their exemplary sportsmanship. The tournament concluded with a light-hearted captains' doubles match, providing a fitting celebration of the friendships forged throughout the week.

You can view the full tournament report, photos and video below.

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IC Uruguay 40th Anniversary Event

Deadline for confirmation for teams for the IC Uruguay 40th Anniversary event has been extended to the end of December. The hotel has kindly given us until then to accept reservations, giving you more times to organise your teams, and additional they’ve allowed a more flexible 48hour full refund policy. Please see the factsheet here, and contact the IC Uruguay to find out more. Vice President: Philippe Pinet - philnat@netgate.com.uy and President: - Jean Paul Brisson - jeanbrisson@vera.com.uy.

The event is now being held on the 30th March - 3rd April 2022 and is for a maximum of 8 countries, from 40 years old, singles and doubles and both men and women. We are also preparing a special highlight in the form of a doubles exhibition match between Fiorella Bonicelli and Thomaz Koch, almost 50 years after their triumph in Roland Garros in 1975!

Thus far the IC’s of Argentina, Brazil and Chile are confirmed.. The IC’s of France, Germany and Luxembourg have registered their interest and are still to confirm.

Additionally, for the South American tour, the following will be offered around the IC Uruguay event:

• April 5th and 6th: IC of Argentina will organdie some games in and around Buenos Aires. Contact Luis Medus - luismedus@obrasabedul.com.ar

• April 7th and 8th: IC of Brazil in São Paulo, at Sociedade Harmonia de tenis (Maria Bueño’s club). Contact Mario Martins and Neco Aerts - mavm@terra.com.br and nelson@grupotry.com.br

These additional matches will be carried out under the ICs usual guidelines for bilateral matches. Meaning that each IC will make its own lodging arrangements - seeking advice from the local ICs as needed - and will define the composition of each delegation for the host ICs to make suitable friendly playing arrangements.

Further information can be found on the events page.